MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,371 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nearside front brake disc inner side has slight rust
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front brake discs slightly pitted
Nearside front brake hose perishing and should be replaced soon
Offside front tyre close to legal limit on outer edge
Offside steering rack gaitor badly twisted
engine oil leak
nearside front tyre wearing low
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front brake discs slightly pitted
Nearside front brake hose perishing and should be replaced soon
Offside front tyre close to legal limit on outer edge
Offside steering rack gaitor badly twisted
Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
Rear bumper insecure
advise changing the steering rack due to the slight leak it has. It will not get any better on it's own!
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight power steering fluid leak against the ns front chassis leg - unable to see where it's from - advise further investigation
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P281 YCG is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1997 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 129,309 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P281 YCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Audi A4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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P281 YCG is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 22 April 1997.
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